Lindsey Delgado, Author at MintLife Blog

What I Wish I Knew About Credit Cards & Debt Going Into College

August 7, 2020 (Last Modified: April 20, 2021) / Lindsey Delgado

There can be a small gratifying feeling of swiping your credit card to pay for something without really thinking about how it will affect your finances until way later. Especially when you first get a credit card and you’re thrown...

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Real Money Talk

Having the #RealMoneyTalk About Student Loans with Friends

August 5, 2020 (Last Modified: April 27, 2021) / Lindsey Delgado

We hear so much about the national student debt crisis in the news. The estimated amount of student debt is $1.6 trillion in the U.S. alone, and that number is growing. Yet, it’s rare that we actually talk to each...

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Real Money Talk

What to Know About Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Your Finances

March 20, 2020 (Last Modified: April 27, 2021) / Lindsey Delgado

In light of coronavirus (COVID-19), our friends over at Mint are tracking the latest developments and the potential impacts to your finances. Stay up to date with their Money Tips and Resource Guide. We are working hard to provide as...

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Relationships

Master These 5 Financial Habits to Crush 2020

October 21, 2019 (Last Modified: April 23, 2021) / Lindsey Delgado

If you turn on the news, check social media or even turn on the radio, you will definitely hear someone talking about an upcoming recession. 2020 is fast-approaching, and apparently so is another recession, which means it’s time to focus...

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Debt

Avoid Falling Into These 5 Autumn Debt Traps

October 16, 2019 (Last Modified: April 26, 2021) / Lindsey Delgado

Autumn is here! Such a lovely season that conjures up images of crunchy leaves, hot chocolates by the fire and pumpkins! With a new season, however, comes new opportunities to overspend. All of the cool autumn festivities can be so...

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Real Money Talk

#RealMoneyTalk: Your PSL Is Not Going to Make or Break Your Bank

October 16, 2019 (Last Modified: April 26, 2021) / Lindsey Delgado

A man notices his co-worker drinking a latte. He asks, “How often do you drink lattes?” “Every day,” says the co-worker. “Wow! Every day for 30 years of your professional career!” says the man. “That’s so much money! A latte...

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Relationships

#RealMoneyTalk: Do We Need Additional Income?

October 1, 2019 (Last Modified: April 23, 2021) / Lindsey Delgado

A recent viral video shows comedian Hasan Minhaj testifying before a committee of the United States House of Representatives about student loan debt. It may sound like I’m describing the most boring video you could ever see, but it’s actually...

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Relationships

These 5 Things Are Ruining Your Family’s Financial Health

September 26, 2019 (Last Modified: April 22, 2021) / Lindsey Delgado

Ok, be honest. When was the last time that you thought about your financial health? We try and act like money isn’t that important but it has a huge impact on pretty much all areas of our lives. When you...

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Credit

The Best Credit Strategy for Your Family

September 20, 2019 (Last Modified: April 20, 2021) / Lindsey Delgado

When it comes to doing the best for your family, your credit score is unlikely to spring straight to your mind. Although it doesn’t sound the most important or exciting thing, it’s pretty important. Especially if you are looking to...

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Debt

How I Did It: Getting Back on Track After the Summer Splurge

September 12, 2019 (Last Modified: April 26, 2021) / Lindsey Delgado

As the cooler months of autumn roll in and you’re looking to revamp your fall wardrobe, you might be checking your bank account and freaking out, or completely avoiding it because you know you dropped a lot of $$$ this...

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